Wednesday, April 2, 2008

The Penderwicks

By Jane Birdsall 4444

For the summer, the Penderwick family go to the Birkshire Mountains on vacation. The four sisters Rosalind, Skye, Jane and Batty aren’t very sure it is going to be a special trip, but as soon as they get there, the Penderwicks are in for some surprises. First, there is a mysterious boy at his bedroom window, a gardener named Cagney, and a snooty Mrs. Tifton.

Once Jane, Skye, Batty, Rosalind, and their father get settled in, they begin to explore. They find a boy, Jeffrey, who was the boy at the window. Of course, Jeffrey becomes the girls’ new best friend. Together the five of them, or six (Hound, the dog) go on adventures together and uncover amazing things!

I liked this book because it was suspenseful in parts, there was romance, and it picked up at the very beginning. I also liked how in each chapter, something exciting happens and Jane Birdsall always finds something intriguing to write for each chapter.

Allegra Le.

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